About SAMS Odisha Scholarships
The Student Academic Management System (SAMS) of Odisha provides a unified platform for students to apply for various scholarships offered by the state and central government. The portal ensures transparency and efficiency in scholarship distribution.
SAMS scholarship portal integrates all scholarship schemes including Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means, and other special category scholarships for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EBC, and other disadvantaged groups.
The system provides end-to-end management from application submission to disbursement, with real-time tracking facilities for applicants.
Available Scholarship Schemes
Pre-Matric Scholarships
For students studying in classes 1 to 10 from SC/ST/OBC communities
View DetailsMerit-Cum-Means Scholarships
For economically weaker students with good academic performance
View DetailsHow to Apply for Scholarship
Step-by-Step Application Process
Registration
Register at https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/ as a new user or login if existing user
Aadhaar Verification
Enter your Aadhaar number for identity verification
Select Scholarship
Choose the department and scheme name you wish to apply for
Fill Application
Provide student, academic, eligibility, and bank information
Review & Submit
Preview all details before final submission
Print Application
Download and print the completed application form
Important Documents Required
- Aadhaar Number (Mandatory)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Income Certificate (Family income proof)
- Caste Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Domicile Certificate (Proof of Odisha residence)
- Previous Year Marksheet
- Bank Account Details (Front page of passbook)
- Admission Receipt/Fee Structure
- Disability Certificate (If applicable)
Important Notes
- All documents must be scanned and uploaded in PDF/JPEG format (Max size: 500KB per document)
- Bank account must be in the student's name and linked with Aadhaar
- Applications without proper documentation will be rejected
- Renewal applicants must submit previous year's marksheet
- Last date for application submission is typically 31st October each year
Additional Information
Scholarship Disbursement
Scholarship amounts are directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode. Students can track the status through their SAMS login portal.
Disbursement typically happens in two installments - 50% after verification of first semester attendance and 50% after submission of passing certificate.
Help & Support
For any queries related to scholarship applications, contact the SAMS helpdesk at helpdesk@samsodisha.gov.in or call 1800-345-6770 (Toll Free).
District Scholarship Coordinators are available at all District Welfare Offices for in-person assistance with application process and document verification.